Iowa Code ch. 435 § 435.33
Rent reimbursement
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A home owner who qualifies for a reduced tax rate provided in section 435.22 and who rents a space upon which to set the home shall be entitled to the protections provided in sections 425.33 through 425.36 and if the home owner who qualifies for a reduced tax rate believes that a landlord has increased the home owner’s rent because the home owner is eligible for a reduced tax rate, the provisions of sections 425.33 and 425.36 shall be applicable.
Iowa Code § 435.33 extends certain rent-reimbursement protections to manufactured or mobile home owners who qualify for a reduced property tax rate under § 435.22 and who rent the lot or space on which their home sits. Specifically, these homeowners are entitled to the same protections found in Iowa Code §§ 425.33–425.36, which govern rent reimbursement for eligible low-income residents. If such a homeowner believes a landlord raised their rent specifically because of their eligibility for the reduced tax rate, the complaint and remedy provisions of §§ 425.33 and 425.36 become available to them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Iowa Code § 435.33, landlords who rent spaces in manufactured or mobile home communities should be aware that tenants qualifying for a reduced tax rate under § 435.22 carry statutory protections against rent increases tied to that tax status. Compliant operators generally avoid adjusting a qualifying homeowner's rent in response to, or in anticipation of, that homeowner's reduced tax rate eligibility. Landlords familiar with the rent-reimbursement framework of §§ 425.33–425.36 are better positioned to understand the obligations and potential consequences that apply in these tenancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code § 435.33 gives manufactured or mobile home owners who qualify for a reduced tax rate under § 435.22 the same rent-reimbursement protections available under §§ 425.33–425.36. If a qualifying homeowner believes their landlord raised their rent because of their reduced tax rate eligibility, the provisions of §§ 425.33 and 425.36 provide a framework for seeking relief. Tenants in this situation may consider reviewing those code sections, contacting the Iowa Department of Revenue, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the available enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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